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French châteaux are famous around the world. Starting with the châteaux of the Loire Valley, listed as UNESCO World Heritage. A legacy and the reflection of a thousand-year-old art de vivre, châteaux and manors attract buyers with a wide range of profiles, united by their love of heritage, history and architecture.
What is a château? There are several definitions depending on whether the importance is placed on architecture, on their defensive role, or on the history of the site. With the exception of some major historic monuments, the notion of a château therefore remains subjective. Particularly for those that have been restyled over generations. Likewise, some 20th century constructions can legitimately be considered as châteaux due to their original style.
So, this single designation encompasses properties whose vocation has evolved over the centuries, from medieval fortresses with almost no windows to bright manor houses designed for elegant receptions with immaculate gardens.
The distinction between châteaux and manors thus remains difficult to pinpoint. Up until the revolution, manors were seigneurial estates belonging to the minor nobility. The term was later applied to country homes built by landowners wanting to live and entertain out in the country.
Regardless of the definition, BARNES Proprieties & Châteaux invites you to step back into History itself with the best from its selection of castle for sale in the most famous cities of France.
Buying a château is not something to be taken lightly. Indeed, it is important to determine the outlines of your project, as well as your personal or professional motivations in order to know what to look for. For those who don't fall within the category of ‘love at first sight’, for a property, its location, its architecture, its history, its development potential or its estate, the BARNES Propriétés & Châteaux specialists are here to put the objective criteria of each listing into perspective.
Our approach is based on customising the acquisition process in order to present a tailored selection of property that specifically match your criteria. A second home in the country where you can spend your weekends away from the hustle and bustle of the city? A future family home with space for several generations to stay at the same time? A holiday home near the coast or in a remote inland region? Or a project that combines both a personal and professional venture, such as a B&B? Are you willing to carry out restorations, or would you prefer live-in-ready? Is this your first experience of this type of property acquisition? These are the sorts of questions we need to ask to narrow down the selection.
Our team has over 25 years of experience in working with French and international buyers, particularly in guiding them through the various administrative procedures involved in buying this sort of property. And notably taking into account any constraints (or aid!) attached to historic and/or listed properties.
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